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Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Housing Regulation, Zoning and Permitting 03/21/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conference on Tuesday. The Governor is joined by housing, community and business leaders.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - First Approved Community Recovery and Revitalization Grant Awards 03/14/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials will hold their regular weekly press conference on Tuesday. The Governor and the Department of Economic Development will announce the first approved project applications for the $40 million Community Recovery and Revitalization Program.

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: Vermont Legislative Update 03/03/2023

A comprehensive update on current events surrounding Vermont's legislature from Calvin Cutler.

For more information visit: eeevermont.org

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Affordable Heat Act 03/01/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conference on Tuesday. Reporters access by attending in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams. Following brief remarks, the Governor and Cabinet officials answer questions from members of the media.

Vermont State House Special Event - Public Hearing on the Governor's Recommended FY24 State Budget 02/28/2023

A public hearing on the FY24 State Budget. Recorded by ORCA Media.

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Importance of Matching Funds in FY24 Budget 02/23/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott, Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn, and others discuss strategic investments to generate future economic activity and ensure priority infrastructure projects move forward for communities across the state.

The Governor’s FY24 budget secures $150 million to leverage federal funding that requires state matching funds – ensuring the state will be able to capture these federal investments for the next several years.

These matching fund dollars secure at least four-times the amount in federal dollars, and in some cases, more than ten-times the amount. 

Vermont League of Voters of Vermont - What is Non-Citizen Voting? 02/18/2023

From the League of Women Voters of Vermont:

In Vermont, the cities of Winooski and Montpelier allow non-citizen residents to vote in local elections. Both cities undertook a long, complicated process to gain that right for their non-citizen residents. Burlington will consider a question to approve non-citizen voting at Town Meeting Day on Tuesday, March 7.

Marguerite Adelman, League of Women Voters of Vermont and Chair of the Non-Citizen Voting Committee, presents information about the two Vermont towns that currently have All Resident Voting, historical facts about non-citizen voting, what is happening in other states and nationally with non-citizen voting, and arguments for and against non-citizen voting.

The League of Women Voters monitors non-citizen voting across the United States, helps non-citizens register to vote in Winooski and Montpelier, and presents educational programs across Vermont on this topic.

CO-SPONSORS: League of Women Voters of Vermont, Immigration Justice Team of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington, and Chittenden Asylum Seekers Assistance Network

For more information visit: lwvofvt.org | Questions: league@lwvofvt.org

Governor Phil Scott: Press Conference - Highlights From the National Governors Association Winter Meeting 02/14/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

Governor Phil Scott and Administration officials hold their regular weekly press conferences on Tuesday. Reporters access by attending in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams. Following brief remarks, the Governor and Cabinet officials are available for questions from members of the media.

Attorney General Charity Clark: Attorney General Clark Announces Top Scams of 2022 02/06/2023

From the Office of AG Clark:

Attorney General Charity Clark announces the top 10 scams reported to her office’s Consumer Assistance Program in 2022. The press conference highlights scam trends and gives tips on how Vermonters can protect themselves from scams.

The Attorney General is joined by staff from the Consumer Assistance Program.

Governor Phil Scott: Policy Briefing Series for Legislators - Economic Revitalization and Affordability 01/25/2023

From the Office of Governor Scott:

The Scott Administration will hold a series of briefings for legislators over the next two weeks on a range of issues that are important to Vermont communities. The briefings will provide an efficient overview of major issue areas that the Governor will prioritize this session and allow for an open exchange between executive and legislative branch officials. One goal is to provide lawmakers the opportunity to communicate with and hear from Administration officials on topics that are important to them and their constituents, but may not fall under their committee’s jurisdiction.

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